Prior to declaring its independence, North Carolina was a colony of the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Samuel Ashe then served until September 27, 1776, and Willie Jones until October 25, 1776, at which time a state government had been formed.
[1] North Carolina was one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and was admitted as a state on November 21, 1789.
[4] Following the end of the American Civil War, North Carolina during Reconstruction was part of the Second Military District, which exerted some control over governor appointments and elections.
[5] The first constitution of 1776 created the office of governor, to be chosen by the legislature annually, and whom may only serve up to three out of every six years.